Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 7:34 PM

The Used Car Salesman Holding Congress Hostage

Balderson voted to elect right-wing extremist Jim Jordan as speaker a whopping THREE TIMES John, Yesterday, I wrote to you about why I am running for Congress. Among the reasons is the blatant disregard and disrespect that my opponent, Congressman Troy Balderson (…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 10:19 PM

We haven't met yet

But the events of this past Fall mean that we absolutely should. John, You and I haven’t met yet, but my name is Jerrad Christian and I am the Democrat nominee running to unseat anti-choice MAGA extremist Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) in Ohio’s 12th Congressi…

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  Team Jerrad · [email protected]

April 13, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Organizing to flip this seat takes a team

Can you support Jerrad as we build a volunteer base to win? John, On April 20th, Democrats from across Ohio will be gathering for a campaign kickoff event in the crucial blue region of Athens, Ohio, to celebrate Jerrad becoming the Democratic Nominee for OH-12. There …

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 12, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Biden could be off the ballot in November

The GOP is trying to keep Biden/Harris off the ballot in battleground Ohio. John, One of the single greatest threats to our democracy is rapidly spiraling out of control as we speak in Ohio.  Ohio’s extremist ultra MAGA Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that b…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 4:29 PM

Netflix

Help our campaign act decisively in the home stretch John, Taking on Trump’s authoritarian movement is absolutely worth the sacrifice, and I am proud to be the Democrat taking on an extreme, anti-choice MAGA Republican in battleground Ohio. Just as I served my country …

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 9, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Biden could be off the ballot in November

The GOP is trying to keep Biden/Harris off the ballot in battleground Ohio. John, One of the single greatest threats to our democracy is rapidly spiraling out of control as we speak in Ohio.  Ohio’s extremist ultra MAGA Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced that b…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 7, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Give Ohioans a raise

Workers everywhere should be paid what they deserve and to be able to afford a good life in America. John, At a moment when many in Ohio's 12th District are stretching every dollar to cover the basics, the push for a livable wage has never been more urgent.  Currently…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 7:02 PM

The fight to give Ohioans a raise

Workers everywhere should be paid what they deserve and to be able to afford a good life in America. John, At a moment when many in Ohio's 12th District are stretching every dollar to cover the basics, the push for a livable wage has never been more urgent.  Currently…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 3, 2024 at 6:20 PM

emails about child poverty don’t raise money

But we need to talk about this anyway. John, Running for Congress demands of the candidate a singular focus on fundraising. It comes with the territory, unfortunately, and until we elect a Democratic majority with the courage to reform our broken campaign finance syste…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Thank you!

The momentum and the people are on our side John, I wanted to reach out and extend my most sincere thanks for helping us end the first quarter strong. We know that the momentum and the people are on our side, and your support is how we'll convert grassroots energy int…

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  Jerrad · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 11:30 PM

writing this on my phone

John, Tonight is the final deadline for our first full fundraising quarter of 2024. My team has been reaching out to you a lot in the final days of this month, but I felt this is important enough that I should send a quick message to ask for last-minute support.  We are curr…

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  Team Jerrad · [email protected]

March 31, 2024 at 2:50 PM

We made a huge dent in our goal yesterday

Our grassroots supporters are stepping up in a big way. John, A surge of grassroots momentum is a beautiful thing. Thousands of people coming together, chipping in what they can, whether big or small, is a testament to the strength of our ideas and our mutual commitme…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 30, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Setting our sights high

This team is ready to do the work to win. John, I am so proud of the campaign we are building together here in Ohio.  Right now, we are gearing up for a battle for both a U.S. Senate race and a battleground presidential election in which the stakes could not be any hig…

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  Blue Ohio · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 6:31 PM

A big flip in Alabama is a sign of things to come

Democrats flipped a red seat in rural Alabama… John, Earlier this week, Democrats flipped a red seat in rural Alabama that no one thought they would win.  How did this happen? Democrat Marilyn Lands told her story clearly and effectively and used the voices of real peo…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM

People need hope

Politics is too divisive to get involved for any other reason. John, I am a full time dad, full time worker, and a full time member of my community—so running for office, much less for Congress, is already a high-wire juggling act, to say the least.  So when people ask…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 5:26 PM

The momentum needed to win

So much is on the line, and we need to keep working hard to win. John, As you almost certainly know, the stakes of the next election in Ohio and nationwide have never been higher.  Now that we’ve secured the Democratic nomination, we're up against a Trump-endorsed anti…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Here’s what I stand for—and what I won’t tolerate

I am officially the nominee to take on Troy Balderson in OH-12. John, Now that I am officially the Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District, the stakes in this race and throughout Ohio are enormous.  The Republican Party here is veering toward electora…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Thank you, Ohio! Onward to victory

I am officially the nominee to take on Troy Balderson in OH-12. John, The results are in, and I am proud, humbled, and honored to be the Democratic nominee for Ohio’s 12th Congressional District.   We are working not only to flip a House seat, but to give a voice in Co…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Trump promises a "bloodbath"

Ohio has had enough of Trump’s violent hatred and division. John, Over the weekend, Trump held a rally in Dayton, Ohio during which he amped up his vile, hateful rhetoric to a new level of danger. This violent and dangerous rhetoric came on the heels …

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  Blue Ohio (Team Jerrad) · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 6:41 PM

Ohio votes TUESDAY - we need you now!

Help boost turnout and send a powerful message to MAGA world that Ohio will flip blue this year. John, Our team is working overtime between now and Tuesday to boost turnout in the first test of our race against a MAGA extremist here in battleground Ohio.   There have b…

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  Team Jerrad for Congress · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 6:31 PM

a Koch-fueled campaign

Republican PACs and Koch-funded groups will spend millions this year John, A simple $10 donation is what we are asking you to make to Jerrad Christian's campaign as we prepare to take on the Ohio GOP’s dark money machine after the primary. Charles Koch just announced …

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

March 11, 2024 at 8:05 PM

I know the worry of affording basic health care

It’s a deeply unsettling feeling that Americans shouldn’t have to deal with every single day. John, I’ve written before about my sister’s long struggle with addiction, and the ongoing crisis of opioids like fentanyl that are ravaging and hollowing out communities like m…

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  Jerrad · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 6:19 PM

They seek to “bury the truth”

And we can’t let them get away with it. John, President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night was a rallying cry for all of us: stand up and fight for America, for truth, and for each other.  “My predecessor and some of you here seek to bury the truth of…

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  Team Jerrad Christian for Congress · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:59 PM

Fascism on the march

As Trump consolidates his control over the GOP, our opponent falls in line with his fascist agenda for America John, In the wake of yesterday's election results and recent court decisions, it's (regrettably) clear: Donald Trump is stronger today than at any point since…

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  Team Jerrad Christian for Congress · [email protected]

March 4, 2024 at 10:38 PM

How we win

The people, the momentum, and the issues are on our side John, Our 2024 campaign is off to a roaring start, thanks to the energy and support from all of you! Anyone who was at Granville Brewing on Saturday night could see: we have the momentum, the people, and the issue…

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  Team Jerrad · [email protected]

March 2, 2024 at 5:02 PM

Thank you!

John, Team Jerrad for Congress has some exciting news to share, and we owe it all to you! Thanks to your incredible support, we've exceeded our February fundraising goals, setting the stage for a strong 2024 grassroots campaign. And if you’re in Ohio, and in the mood …

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  Team Jerrad · [email protected]

March 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Only $125 away—can you put us over the top?

The stakes are too high to fall short... John, We’ve seen an amazing show of support and solidarity today—in just under 8 hours since we reached out for help meeting our end of February pre-kickoff event goal, we have seen a huge surge of donations. But now we are on…

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  Christian for Ohio · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 7:15 PM

An extra day to meet our goals

Our ground game is building up and we’re ready to go for the win this year. John, This Saturday, our team will be hosting hundreds of our supporters, local activists, and community volunteers for our official kickoff event.  Jerrad is determined to build a campaign t…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 9:40 PM

Fight for our rights—and never give up

We will win if we stand together and fight back against the extremism infecting our politics. John, It's Jerrad Christian. In the heart of Ohio's 12th District, a battle for the soul of our community is underway. The opposition has shown us time and again that they do…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 8:35 PM

He wants you jailed for in vitro fertilization—

Opinions like this have to be opposed and defeated at all costs. John, Did you hear the news out of Alabama? A conservative judge cited Christian theology and quoted Bible verses in his ruling that frozen embryos, used in IVF procedures, were “persons” and therefore ch…

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  Christian for Ohio · [email protected]

February 24, 2024 at 5:05 PM

Balderson promoted Russian disinformation

By supporting Jim Jordan and President Biden’s impeachment, Balderson is complicit in Russian disinfo. John, It was revealed recently that the centerpiece of the GOP’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden is nothing more than Russian disinformation. The supposed “b…

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  Team Jerrad · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 6:55 PM

We need you to kick off strong and flip this seat!

Support Jerrad as we kick off this campaign and build a volunteer base to win. John, Next Saturday, Democrats from across Ohio will be gathering for the official kickoff of the Jerrad Christian for Congress campaign! Our pathway to victory in November is clear: by bui…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 22, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Balderson pushes Russian disinformation

By supporting Jim Jordan and President Biden’s impeachment, Balderson is complicit in Russian disinfo. John, It was revealed recently that the centerpiece of the GOP’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden is nothing more than Russian disinformation. The supposed “b…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 19, 2024 at 10:20 PM

He snubbed 18,000 Border Patrol agents

Troy Balderson undermines our security and the people who enforce our laws at the border. John, Fentanyl is ravaging communities across Ohio and across the country at a terrifying pace.  My opponent, Troy Balderson, has refused to address this growing calamity in his …

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  Officer Harry Dunn (ret.) · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Not where I need to be

My friend and fellow veteran Jerrad told me I should reach out. Harry Dunn here, one of the Capitol police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol against MAGA insurrectionists just three years ago. I don't want to take too much of your time, so I'll make this qui…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Black stories matter

Archives of the People is a charity in Zanesville with a beautiful purpose. John, As we commemorate Black History Month, we're reminded of the incredible tapestry that Black Americans weave into the heart and soul of our nation.  This is a time to reflect, celebrate, …

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 5:36 PM

This is another seat we can flip red to blue

When Democrats run strong, principled, well-funded campaigns, they win—BIG. John, Last night, a Democrat outperformed Biden's 2020 showing in a special election by 25 points. And in another election last night, a Democrat outperformed Biden by a whopping 26 points, los…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Voted no, took the dough

Hypocritical Republicans are taking credit for laws passed by Democrats. John, When bipartisan legislation is passed through Congress and signed into law by the President, we are given a (sadly, rare) reminder about how our government should work, but too often doesn’t…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Republicans tanked their own bills

Republican hypocrisy on border security and immigration is making a growing crisis worse. John, In case you missed it this week, House Republicans lost two votes back to back that seemed to have caught Speaker Johnson and his leadership team completely off guard. In…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 7:31 PM

They're just full of it

Republican hypocrisy on border security and immigration is making a growing crisis worse. John, In times of challenge, we look for leaders who offer real solutions, not political theater. My opponent, GOP Rep. Troy Balderson, claims he wants to address the surge of mi…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 8:45 PM

What is up with the economy?

The media doesn’t know what to think, and neither do voters. John, It’s safe to say that Americans have endured A LOT over the past 4 years:   The onslaught and fallout of a global pandemic that has claimed over 1 million lives in our country alone.  A former presid…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

February 2, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Thanks to you—

A strong showing is crucial to our path to a House majority. John, I wanted to reach out and extend my most sincere thanks for supporting this campaign: thanks to you, we achieved our January fundraising goal! This milestone is much more than a number. It's a testamen…

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  Jerrad Christian for Ohio · [email protected]

January 31, 2024 at 7:40 PM

The first deadline of this critical election year

A strong showing is crucial to our path to a House majority. John, As we approach a critical end-of-month deadline at midnight, we can’t forget the high stakes of this election. From defending abortion rights to tackling climate change, to upholding the basic rule of l…

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  J. Christian for Ohio · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Scrubbing their websites to hide from voters

We need to make sure we have the resources to expose the GOP’s extremist views. John, We’ve known it for a long time: voters across America do not support extreme positions on abortion and reproductive healthcare.  From Kansas to Ohio, and with a much-deserved loss in…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 8:03 PM

A shameful and cowardly attack

Ohio’s pediatricians, business leaders, parents and counselors are uniformly opposed. John, Just two days after dozens of Ohio physicians and LGBTQ+ allies spoke out against the stigmatizing and targeting of transgender people in Ohio, the GOP-led legislature passed a …

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM

My 40th birthday...

I never would have imagined I’d be running for Congress right now. John, Today is my 40th birthday, and I want to take a minute to explain why this one feels different to me, and to make a humble request for your support. Even just one year ago, I could not have imag…

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  Jerrad · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM

The most extreme anti-trans legislation is in Ohio

This is about control and fearmongering, not protecting people. John, We're at a crossroads in Ohio, facing some of the most extreme anti-transgender legislation in the nation. Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio GOP are pushing regulations that the ACLU h…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 10:35 PM

Balderson’s “life at conception” bill

Ohio voters JUST said no to this kind of anti-abortion extremism. John, My opponent, Troy Balderson, isn’t just a “MAGA extremist”: his radical agenda and personal beliefs are dangerous and threaten our freedom and our rights.  Balderson is a proud supporter and promo…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Surprise! Another GOP grifter in Ohio

Bernie Moreno, like my opponent Troy Balderson, ran a shady car dealership… John, Wouldn’t you know it? Another GOP grifter seeking elected office in Ohio—and receiving Trump’s endorsement, of course—has a record of shady business dealings running a car dealership.  T…

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  Jerrad Christian · [email protected]

January 17, 2024 at 8:11 PM

Sherrod Brown leads strong action on rural childcare

GOP Rep. Balderson is predictably absent... John, Let's cut to the chase. In Ohio's 12th District, the lack of accessible child care is a crisis that can't be ignored any longer.  Especially in our rural communities, parents are struggling. Quality child care? For too…

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